Neighborhood Fiesta

On Saturday our family had the opportunity to help with a neighborhood fiesta.  It was an attempt by the church to reach out to the families that we don't know so well that live in the trailers nearby.  Since Ben is a ward missionary he was involved in the planning.  There were many activities going on all day and everything was free!  There was face painting, balloon creations, snow cones, popcorn, a raffle, the chance to win a free month of rent, a dunk tank, food, soccer, a swap meet, a fire truck available to tour, booths on family history, how to get married in Utah, information on English classes that our stake offers.  The mayor showed up and took his turn in the dunk tank which was fun for everyone.  Since Ben and I both speak Spanish we were very valuable to the whole operation.  I worked the raffle ticket table and got to meet nearly everyone that showed up.  In all more than 80 families from the trailer park and several from our ward came for the fiesta.  I was glad to be a part of it!